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Posted June 10, 2026
Robert Half

Accounts Payable Specialist

Newport Beach, CA 92660, US Remote Temporary
Compensation: $27.71 to $32.09 Hourly

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a growing organization in the Energy/Natural Resources industry. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can support a lean finance team, manage day-to-day payables activity, and contribute wherever needed. The role offers the opportunity to work remotely while partnering closely with the AP Manager and a distributed team to keep payment operations accurate, timely, and well organized.

Responsibilities:
• Process vendor invoices accurately, including reviewing details, assigning proper account codes, and preparing items for approval and payment.
• Manage recurring payment activity through electronic methods such as ACH and support the weekly payment cycle with a strong focus on timeliness and accuracy.
• Monitor expense submissions and related documentation using expense management tools, ensuring transactions are properly recorded and compliant with company policies.
• Prepare month-end accrual support and assist with closing activities by organizing payable data and resolving outstanding items.
• Review completed work from offshore team members, provide quality checks, and help maintain consistency across accounts payable processes.
• Partner with the AP Manager on additional initiatives, including reporting requests, invoice research, and analysis tied to cost savings or tax-related documentation.
• Use Excel to analyze transaction data, reconcile discrepancies, and support ad hoc reporting through functions such as pivot tables and lookup formulas.
• Serve as a flexible resource across the accounts payable function, stepping in to handle urgent priorities and provide coverage where the team needs support most.

Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience in accounts payable, including invoice processing, account coding, and payment support.
• Working knowledge of ACH transactions and weekly check run administration in a high-volume environment.
• Proficiency with financial systems such as Bill.com and Sage Intacct, along with experience using expense platforms like Navan.
• Strong Excel skills, including the ability to work with pivot tables and VLOOKUPs to review and organize financial data.
• Ability to identify errors, maintain accurate records, and follow through on tasks with a high level of attention to detail.
• Comfortable working independently in a remote setting while coordinating effectively with managers and geographically distributed teams.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the flexibility to manage shifting priorities and assist with special projects as needed.

Compensation

$27.71-$32.09 Hourly

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